The last day of my trip to Taiwan, I had to return to Xiamen from Kaohsiung. When I was doing a guide, I compared the air tickets from Taiwan to mainland China and found that the air tickets from Kaohsiung to Xiamen were the most cost-effective. When I arrived in Xiamen, I went to Quanzhou , which was a 30-minute high-speed rail trip from Xiamen. Then I transferred to Tianjin and finally returned to the ice city of Harbin. It’s exciting and interesting all the way, share it slowly.
is still half a day away from the boarding time of Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport. I casually walked around Kaohsiung Building 85, and bought some medicines commonly used by the elderly at home. I accidentally walked to Yichengtang Guandi Temple opposite 85 Building 85 Building Guandi Temple , I'm curious and go in and take a look.
This is the Guandi Temple in Yichengtang opposite Kaohsiung 85 Building. I feel a little embarrassed. Actually, I am a little anxious when I walked here and wanted to borrow the bathroom from Guandi Temple. I walked into Guandi Temple with anxiety. There were no pilgrims in Guandi Temple during this period. I faced an old man in casual clothes and came forward to talk.
The old man enthusiastically asked me where I came from? When he learned that I was a tourist from the mainland, he seemed very happy and said that they also visited the mainland last year. Dongshan Guandi Temple in Fujian is Xiangyuan Ancestral Temple of Guandi Temple in Kaohsiung. Next, the old man took me to visit the big turtle they were making with great enthusiasm and told me that these are not open to the public now. After visiting these cute big turtles, I took me downstairs and walked around and gave a lot of introductions. What surprised me was that there was an elevator in the temple.
To be honest, I almost know nothing about religion, and I thought this was a Buddhist temple. The old man and I were really "playing the piano to the cow" and "talking with the chicken and duck". The old man talked endlessly and was very excited. I looked confused and embarrassed. At this point, I was still ashamed of my ignorance. I can only stammer and ask one question: The temples in our mainland are usually in the deep mountains and forests. Why is the Guandi Temple Fair in Yichengtang in the downtown area? The old man smiled and said that in the deep mountains it is called "birth" and in the downtown city it is called "entering the world", and also said that Taoism is our local religion.
As an engineering student, I have "obsessive-compulsive disorder" and I need to understand what I don't understand. Let’s not talk about it, hurry up and study and make up lessons.
Kaohsiung Yicheng Hall can be traced back to 1899, when the Caoliao Altar was built to worship the Three Glory Lords (Sacred Emperor Wenheng, Emperor Fuyou and Marquis Zhuge Wu). In 1908, it was rebuilt into the Tujiao Ci altar and was named "Yichen Hall". In 1966, the Tujiaozi altar was demolished and rebuilt into a brick-built southern temple. It was completed in 1967 and was established at the same time.
In 2001, Mr. Hong Rongguang initiated the construction and began to build the second floor Lingxiao Palace, and held a grand ceremony in 2003. Today, the Yichengtang Temple in Kaohsiung is magnificent and magnificent. Yicheng Hall has a long history, is powerful and has a prosperous incense. In 2015, it was officially renamed "Kaohsiung Yichengtang Guandi Temple".
The first floor is dedicated to the Holy Emperor Wenheng, the master of the Southern Heaven. Guan Yu Because of his loyalty and courageous image, it has been highly praised by Chinese culture throughout the ages. It is mostly respected as "Guan Sheng Emperor" or "Saint Emperor". The spirit of the Holy Emperor is He has both benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, and has a very high divine character. The Holy Emperor read the books of Confucius and Mencius when he was young, and he took filial piety and brotherhood as the first priority, and self-cultivation and governance of the country as the basis. Therefore, the Confucianism and the divine religion are regarded as one of the Five Wenchangs. During his lifetime, the Holy Emperor Zu was proficient in financial management, invented bookkeeping, and had the ability to account, so he was regarded as the "God of Wealth" of businessmen.
The main worship god on the third floor is Jade Emperor . The Jade Emperor is the first god in Tai Chi world transformed by the Three Pure Ones. The worship of Emperor Tianguan, Emperor Earth, Emperor Water, Emperor , Emperor Wenchang, Emperor Douluo Yuan and Emperor Taisui Xingjun.
After a brief understanding of the history of Guandi Temple, we will return to these "big turtles" in production, which are all prepared for the "turtle begging" activity. Begging turtle is a folk custom that is popular in Fujian and Taiwan. It prays for a new year of peace and prosperity, good weather, good health, happy family and prosperous career. It is held during the Lantern Festival. The old man showed me these turtles enthusiastically and proudly. There is such a small note next to the little turtle in the production of
.It records that 100 NT$ 2364 pieces, 1 NT$ 1, 47 pieces, and 1 NT$ 48 pieces were pasted on the surface of the turtle.
This is the 2018 Yichengtang turtle begging activity scene. At this time, I had already returned. I saw the turtle begging activity in Kaohsiung in the news and felt very friendly. The begging turtle in Guandi Temple in Yichengtang is an important festival in Kaohsiung area, which began in 1958. This year, it made 20 tons of white rice, rice noodles, coffee bags and other materials weighing 20 tons and the largest in Taiwan. "Electric Prayer for Blessings and Good Lucky Turtle King" has attracted wide attention. This "big turtle king" is quite arrogant. Not only can the head turn, but it can also gush the mouth because it contains dry ice. The colorful light show makes people amazing. People stopped to watch and touch, hoping to be blessed.
After the turtle begging and praying activities are over, all the rice and grain in these "turtles" will be sent to local low-income households and other vulnerable groups. We also hope that the donors can actively give back to the society after tide over the difficulties.
had a great chat with the old man. Before I knew it, more than an hour passed and I was about to say goodbye. The old man hurriedly grabbed me and asked me how many people there were at home and whether there were many friends? I want to give you some " peace symbol " to bring home. I was a little confused. I remembered similar practices in temples in mainland China, and I couldn't help but become nervous. I won't be tricked, right?
The old man brought me a booklet introducing the Guandi Temple, as well as more than 10 exquisite "peace talismans" that I took home to my family and friends. I asked quickly, how much does it cost? The old man was slightly stunned and said he didn't have money, this is for you. After thanking each other again and again, he said goodbye.
This is the front of the "Amulet", inlaid with a 1-yuan Taiwan dollar coin.
This is the back, the strong barking of wealth, the rich come in the year of the dog. As soon as I got home, I gave the amulet to my relatives and friends, and of course, I would share this little story with everyone. I have always carried this amulet with me.
This trip to Taiwan, I stayed in Kaohsiung for the longest time. This Guandi Temple has also been here to take a few photos before. When I went home to sort out the photos, I found that the senior brother who was taking the photos before was hosted and blessed in the hall was the enthusiastic and kind old man I met that day, and it was fate.
Outdoor platform on the second floor of Guandi Temple, opposite is Kaohsiung Building 85. The Guandi Temple of Yichengtang was built in 1899. It started to beg for turtle begging 60 years ago. The ancestral temple is located in Fujian Dongshan . Guandi is an inseparable divine fate for the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and Guandi's belief has become a bridge and link to communicate the emotions of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
to be continued, we will continue to visit Kaohsiung.
